We are seeking an experienced ERP / Workday Test Lead to take end-to-end ownership of the programme testing lifecycle. You will ensure that business processes, integrations, data migration, security and reporting are fully validated and that the organisation is ready for a successful go-live.

Acting as the central point of coordination between the programme team, systems integrator, Workday, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers, you will provide independent assurance over solution quality, programme risk and deployment readiness.

The role

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• Develop and maintain the Programme Test Strategy and Test Plan.
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• Establish testing standards, governance, controls and reporting.
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• Define entry and exit criteria for each testing phase.
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• Plan and coordinate testing across a multi-module deployment.
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• Manage test-script preparation, execution, schedules and resources.
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• Coordinate business participation and support users through UAT.
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• Facilitate test-planning, defect-triage and readiness workshops.
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• Establish and manage the programme defect process.
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• Monitor testing progress, risks, defects and quality metrics.
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• Ensure business processes are fully represented within test scenarios.
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• Support dress rehearsals, cutover and deployment planning.
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• Provide formal testing sign-off and go-live readiness recommendations.
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What you'll need

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• Previous experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager.
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• Experience leading testing across a multi-module enterprise-system deployment.
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• Strong understanding of Finance and Procurement modules or processes.
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• Experience developing test strategies and programme test plans.
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• Strong UAT, defect-management and quality-assurance experience.
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• The ability to coordinate business users, technical teams and external partners.
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• Excellent stakeholder-management, reporting and communication skills.
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• Experience assessing risk and readiness ahead of go-live.

Previous experience leading an ERP testing programme is highly desirable. Workday knowledge or experience supporting a Workday deployment would be particularly advantageous, although strong candidates from other ERP platforms will also be considered.

What's on offer

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• Salary up to £65,000.
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